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February cultural events in San Jose
The Silicon Valley Business Journal has a list of notable cultural events in San Jose this month. MACLA gallery is hosting a figure drawing on Feb 12th starting at 6:45pm. Opera San Jose is ...
The Grateful Garment Project
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The California Environmental Quality Act, CEQA, is both the state’s signature environmental legislation, and is also often named as the villain in the state’s housing shortage. But the story may not be that simple.
Zoning laws determine what can be built and where. These laws have shaped California, but are they really just tools for social engineering? The history of zoning is closely tied to racial segregation, as well as the state's shortage of …
California has some of the worst economic inequality in the United States. Is the housing crisis a cause?
As California insurance companies have revoked the fire policies of thousands of homeowners, the state has taken steps to get them covered again.
From San Jose Spotlight...
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said the Los Angeles wildfires created a rare opportunity for the state to build tens of thousands of new homes for displaced residents while simultaneously tackling the housing crisis.
For nearly a decade, Mountain View has poured money into programs and services to try and turn the tide of homelessness in the city. But it still has not been enough to stave off housing insecurity for a large number of residents.
An older adult community in Los Gatos is on its way toward a major overhaul, providing what officials said are much-needed homes.
Mountain View’s mobile home park tenants scored a big win Tuesday evening, following a yearslong effort to get the city to offer more rent control protections and cap annual rent increases below the rate of inflation.
Sunnyvale wants to replace a vacant Orchard Supply Hardware site with hundreds of new homes.
From The Mercury News...
From CalMatters...
A busy Campbell corner with multiple businesses could transform into more than 100 homes.
Santa Clara County has few options for low-income homeownership, but one public transit agency aims to bring more housing to market.
From Mountain View Voice...
Santa Clara County’s state-mandated housing plans have been approved — nearly two years after the deadline.
Mountain View Whisman’s school board approved the ground lease for its staff housing development at a Thursday evening meeting, paving the way for local educators to start moving in as soon as next month, as well as signing off on an agreement that gives the district the chance to negotiate a deal to buy the property.
From Los Angeles Times...
San Jose has a homelessness crisis — and the city is turning to religious institutions to lighten the load.
From Morgan Hill Times...
The City of Morgan Hill appointed John Lang—a former economic development official for the city—as its new Housing and Economic Mobility Director. Lang started his new position Jan. 21.
From Los Gatan...
Los Gatos boasts of its proud history, but will its charm be harmed beyond repair by development?
Santa Clara County's ballooning cost of living has exploded.
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